He and Travis Barker survived a plane crash in which the pilot, co-pilot and Travis' personal assistant were killed.
Underwent gastric bypass at the age of 30 and dropped 115 lbs.
In September 2008, was seriously injured during a plane crash, which killed four other people. Goldstein suffered third and second degree burns as a result of the crash. He and friend Travis Barker were the only survivors.
First went to rehab because of drug addiction at the age of 17. He became sober for the first time at 24.
The "AM" in DJ AM stands for his first and middle names, Adam Michael.
Was a member of the band "Crazy Town". They only had one hit ("Butterfly" in 2001).
9 February 2005: Announced engagement to girlfriend Nicole Richie.
Called off his engagement to Nicole Richie in late 2006.
Began deejaying at 20.
He and friend Travis Barker formed a music project called TRVSDJ-AM.